Pickleball at Kiwanis Park this fall
The Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department is offering pickleball this fall at the Kiwanis Park courts for ages 18 and older. Play will be Thursdays and Sundays from Sept. […]
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Bellydance starts Sept. 1
The Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department presents “Beginning Bellydance With Bahira” 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday from Sept. 1-Oct. 20 at the Kiwanis Center. Learn to bellydance for fun and
Kenwood tennis drills set
Two fall sessions at Kenwood Park are scheduled for tennis drills for ages 15 and older through the Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department. The drills are designed to help
Optimist benefit golf tourney Sept. 14
The Peachtree City Optimist Club will hold its 24th Annual “Friend of Youth” Golf Tournament Monday, Sept. 14, at Whitewater Creek Country Club. A Fort Lauderdale, Four-Man Team start is
Fitness classes this fall at local parks
Several “GymGuyz Health & Fitness” programs are available simultaneously this fall through the Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department. An early-morning class titled “Improvise, Adapt, & Overcome” borrow from various
Learn about Warm Springs Aug. 21
“The Warm Springs Story” is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21, 1-2 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location, The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. Local author Martin Harmon shares
Klarl wins scholarship
Ellie Klarl, a 2015 graduate of Sandy Creek High School, was awarded the Brandon’s Key 4 Life Foundation’s “Love is Key” Scholarship earlier this month. The $1,200 scholarship honors the
Publix stores in Fayette raise funds for Christian City
When Publix customers at Fayette County store locations donated to the “Food For All” campaign at the check-out register, they gave hope to individuals and families associated with The Children’s
Notable grads and students
Laurel Smith of Newnan and Joshua Gable of Fayetteville made the 2015 summer President’s List at Georgia College in Milledgeville. Alexander Ostendorf of Peachtree City made the Dean’s List at
Weekend lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction projects on the Downtown Connector and I-285 will require lane closures, which,
Tritle performs Sept. 29
The Centre for Performing & Visual Arts hosts organ virtuoso Kent Tritle for a complimentary event Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Newnan.
Food distribution Sept. 10
Real Life Center is hosting a USDA Food Distribution Day Thursday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. It is a Stimulus TEFAP Food Distribution and will be held on the Campus
Rhoden named top musician by Brevard faculty
Just making the audition cut for admission to the esteemed Brevard Music Center’s summer program is a feat unto itself, but then having the center’s world-renowned faculty vote him as
Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority is first 2015 payroll deduction partner for Coweta Community Foundation
This summer, the Coweta County Water and Sewerage Authority became the first payroll deduction partner of 2015 for the Coweta Community Foundation. The Coweta Community Foundation is a publicly supported
Citizen Academy starts Sept. 15
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will host the fall session of its Sheriff’s Citizen Academy starting Sept. 15. It is a 12-week program which is designed to provide citizens with
Get ready for ‘Green T’ to fix 54W traffic slog?
The installation of the “continuous green T” intersection on Ga. Highway 54 West and Line Creek Drive in Peachtree City is set to begin. Expected to be completed early next
Candidates have their say at Dist. 5 forum
Nearly 200 people on Aug. 18 heard from the three candidate’s who will be featured in the upcoming special election to fill the unexpired term of the recently deceased Fayette
Citizen complaints lead to PTC bust
Three Peachtree City residents were arrested on Aug. 18 marijuana distribution charges, with one of the residents charged with cruelty to animals. The Sweetgum Road bust came after complaints by
Starr’s Mill softball info
The Starr’s Mill Lady Panthers softball team, who most recently scored an 8-0 win over Stockbridge, will be posting game results, photos and other information online throughout the season. The
Fall tennis programs at Kiwanis courts
The Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department is offering various QuickStart Tennis programs for youth this fall at the Kiwanis tennis courts. QuickStart Tennis is a new format for learning
Kickball league for ladies this fall
Registration is underway through Aug. 31 for the Georgia Peach Kickers ladies kickball league offered by the Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department. The season begins Sept. 20. Register at
Girls volleyball leagues gearing up
The Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department is accepting volleyball registrations for both elementary and middle school leagues until Aug. 21. The volleyball leagues are for girls from 8 years
Car Show set for Aug. 29
The Coweta Fayette Rotary Club will host its 7th annual Chassis for Charity Car Show Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Junction Lanes in Newnan. Every year the
Solid turnout for anti-bullying film
The award-winning film “The Fat Boy Chronicles” was shown July 30 at NCG Cinemas in Sharpsburg to local youth. The movie was filmed in Coweta County and is based on
Teacher takes on professional chefs in competition
A salmon and mashed potato casserole created by Kedron Elementary teacher and amateur cook Julie Murphy is the only recipe submitted by a nonprofessional chef to make it through to
Thorpe picked to chair state group
The division manager of technical services at Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority has been selected by her peers to lead the Georgia Section of the American Water Works Association,
Fayette musicians fill out AYWS
High school band students from Fayette County Public Schools make up almost 10 percent of the 2015-16 Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony (AYWS). Just over 300 students tried out for only
Newnan Storytelling Group established at The Carnegie
Last week several people assembled to establish the Newnan Storytelling Group, which will hold its meetings at The Carnegie. The group and which received encouragement and ideas from the Southern
In Gen. Livsey arrest Fayetteville cops, eyewitness accounts differ
Eyewitness says police still have not asked what he and other witnesses saw; victim tried to withdraw complaint, but police refused Cops say retired 4-star general choked delivery driver, resisted
Marchman says no to school tax hike, 4 others say yes
The Fayette County Board of Education did as expected Aug. 17 and voted to keep the millage rate steady at 20 mills again this year. The 4-1 vote amounts to
PTC to adopt $33.5M budget with no rate rollback
Increased property values mean higher city tax payments for residents The Peachtree City Council is expected to adopt the FY 2016 budget and the 2015 millage rate on Aug. 20.
Former PTC cop files federal suit
Discrimination, retaliation by former Chief Clark and city officials alleged The administration of former Peachtree City Police Chief H.C. “Skip” Clark is headed for federal court again. This time it
New PTC Chief Moon sets community involvement goals
Peachtree City Police Chief Janet Moon has been on the job for just over a week. Commenting on her new job, Moon on Monday said she is holding to the
Fayette installs surveillance cameras in county parks
Fayette County in a move to combat vandalism and other crimes is installing surveillance cameras in county parks. County Administrator Steve Rapson said the purpose is to enhance security and